Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Copycat Celebration Cheesecake

    My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is sweet in more ways than one. The baking and prep are easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    Almond Custard Cake

    This white cake pairs well with all sorts of frostings and fillings, but the chocolate frosting in this recipe is...


    Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    1 review

    This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly...


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

    1 review

    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...

    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    2 reviews

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


    Confetti Birthday Drip Cake

    1 review

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost...

    Chocolate Pecan Pavlova

    This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it...


    Wacky Argyle Cake

    This wacky cake will be the star of your ugly Christmas-sweater party. Have fun with the decorations, choosing the colors...


    Homemade Confetti Cake

    13 reviews

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...


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    Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

    25 reviews

    I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year...

    Black Walnut Layer Cake

    2 reviews

    My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...


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    Reindeer Cake

    1 review

    Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...


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    Unicorn Cake

    1 review

    This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...


    Peppermint Red Velvet Cake

    7 reviews

    A couple of years ago, I saw a recipe for a peppermint red velvet cake that called for cake mixes....


    Chocolate & Coconut Cream Torte

    1 review

    My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When...

    Mocha Frosting

    This easy-to-make mocha frosting adds a kiss of coffee flavor to your favorite desserts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Rocky Road Cake

    3 reviews

    This creative take on classic rocky road flavors creates a showstopping and absolutely delectable dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    White Chocolate-Coconut Layer Cake

    1 review

    This cake is special to me because I took a recipe I had been making for years and added my...


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    Strawberry-Lemon Crepe Cake

    Each year for my husband's birthday I make him a different lemon cake (a tradition started by his mother). A...


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    Petite Pineapple Coconut Cakes

    Defy wintry weather and transport your guests to the tropics with these beautiful, single-serving confections. Cake mix never tasted so...


    Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte

    I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    11 reviews

    If you love chocolate, you will LOVE this cake. I found this recipe when looking for a special cake to...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding Torte

    1 review

    This recipe is a busy mom's twist on a favorite dessert—tiramisu. The dish is simple to assemble and perfect to...


    Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting

    3 reviews

    My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...

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    Mint-Frosted Chocolate Cake

    5 reviews

    I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...


    Gingerbread Torte

    This old-fashioned gingerbread cake is excellent. Lemon zest is a nice addition to the sweet cream cheese frosting. —Ginger Hendricksen...


    Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

    8 reviews

    Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist,...


    Lady Baltimore Cake

    4 reviews

    I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This...


    Chocolate Carrot Cake

    25 reviews

    Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...


    Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake

    4 reviews

    I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33,...